Zola: Living the GOTR Lessons Across the Globe
Change often brings excitement, yet for many people, especially children, unexpected shifts can rouse feelings of uncertainty. When GOTR alum Zola Barnwell’s family moved from Washington to
Celebrating Our 2025 Remarkable Volunteer Award Winners
The GOTR community, and its many remarkable supporters, breathe life into everything we do at Girls on the Run. From
Dear Younger Me: Advice We’d Give Ourselves at 10
Each year on the International Day of the Girl, we join communities across the globe in celebrating the power and
Music That Moves Us: GOTR Girls’ Top Tracks
Share the joy of music with your girl! Our new Girls on the Run pump-up playlist is filled with songs carefully chosen by GOTR
14 Repeat GOTR Coaches Share Why They Keep Coming Back
Each Girls on the Run season, caring, trained coaches lead girls through our research-based curriculum that helps girls build confidence,
10 Gratitude Quotes From Women Who Inspire
Happy World Gratitude Day! We’re grateful for these 10 empowering gratitude quotes from women throughout history. Their inspiring words encourage
Melissa: From First-time Runner to Ultra Marathoner
Meet Melissa! This bold and brave former Girls on the Run coach reminds us that it’s never too late to
Why Girls on the Run Matters: 8 Council Perspectives for Parents
A new Girls on the Run afterschool program season is upon us! Keep reading to discover how our girl empowerment
Family Wellness Made Easy: 4 Simple Habits to Start This Month
National Wellness Month is the perfect opportunity to hit the reset button and bring additional intention into your family’s daily
17 Compliments That Recognize and Celebrate Hard Work
Throughout the Girls on the Run afterschool program season, coaches encourage and guide girls as they develop new skills and
Confident and Ready: 7 Tips to Help Your Girl Start the School Year Strong
The back-to-school season is synonymous with the return of the Girls on the Run afterschool program for countless girls throughout
Blazing a Trail for Change: One Ultrarunner’s 1,920-Mile Mission to Empower Girls and Communities
When most people hear “nearly 1,920 miles,” they think road trips, flight itineraries, or packed suitcases. But for ultrarunner and